What does it mean to say that the Kingdom of God is "right now, but not yet"?

To say that the Kingdom of God is "right now, but not yet" means that Jesus always gave all of himself to God. By "selling all that we have", but not literally, we can fully find ourselves in the presence of God's reign.

When will, or does, Jesus' dream of the Kingdom of God become realized?

Jesus' dream of the Kingdom of God become realized when someone figures out the Kingdom of God as a state of being, not as a place on the earth. It is brought upon people's actions and feelings through Christ. The Kingdom of God cannot be fully established until all people think, act, and feel this way.

What are some problems encountered by Jesus in the traditional Jewish teaching about the need to love people?

Some problems encountered by Jesus in the traditional Jewish teaching about the need to love people are:

Nationalism - Love without limits. People started to believe love your neighbor and hate your enemy. Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan and he is clearly telling them that they are calling beyond their own limits of their own Judaism to love all people, even their enemies.

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Legalism - Love expressed in deeds. Punishment was needed to keep order and peace. Jesus wanted to forgive and help everyone. He said that the Kingdom was prepared for those who helped him when he was hungry, thirsty, naked, ill, imprisoned and lonely.

How did Jesus see the Kingdom of God?

Jesus saw the Kingdom of God as the rule of God's love over the very hearts of the people and, consequently, as a new social order based on people's unconditional love for one another.

What does it mean to say that Jesus understood the Kingdom of God as being communal in nature?

To say that Jesus understood the Kingdom of God as being communal in nature means that a relationship is more than God and individuals, rather, it is among individuals (person and person).

According to Jesus, what is the meaning of the word conversion?

According to Jesus, the meaning of the word conversion means a change of heart.

What was Jesus' understanding of the nature of God?

Jesus' understand of the nature of God was that God was a passionate, caring parent whose love is tireless, healing, unlimited and unreserved. Jesus offered new insight into the nature of God through his teachings of the Kingdom.

With what Aramaic word did Jesus address God?

The Aramaic word Jesus addressed God with was the word Abba. Abba means the word father, and to the people of Jesus' time, it would have shocked them because no Jew would ever dare such intimacy, especially with childlike affection toward God.

What ideas about the Kingdom of God did Jesus clearly reject?

The ideas about the Kingdom of God that Jesus clearly rejected were that he was not trying to begin a new political reign over his people, and he was not trying to bring his opposition to any violence.

When discussing Jesus' teachings, what is a better reference for the word kingdom?

When discussing Jesus' teachings (Kingdom), a better reference is Reign of God.

What is compared to the Kingdom of God?

The Kingdom of God is compared to Jesus' vision.

What is the name given to Jesus' dream?

The name given to Jesus' dream was the Kingdom of God.

Why is it significant Jesus would select twelve Apostles?

It is significant that Jesus would select twelve Apostles because each Apostle seemed to represent each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Also, it marked a beginning of a new community of faith, a new Israel.

What was Jesus' relationship with his disciples called Apostles like?

Jesus' relationship with his disciples called Apostles was based on: Jesus' Apostles sharing his power, and how they continued to preach, heal, and make new disciples through the baptism after Jesus' death.

Who are the Apostles?

The Apostles were people who responded to Jesus' message and followed him.

What factors made the teaching ministry of Jesus different from that of the Jewish rabbis of his day?

Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God, and Jesus then claimed a special role. Jesus taught with unique authority, and Jesus used parables and performed miracles.

How was Jesus similar to rabbis of his day?

Jesus was similar to the rabbis of his day because he became a preacher and a religious teacher.

What are the three temptations?

The three temptations by the devil, and how Jesus reacted:

1. Turn stones into bread. - "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
2. Throw himself from a high point of the temple, and have God's angels catch him. - "Do not put the Lord your God to the test."
3. Fall at the feet of the devil and worship him for all the kingdoms in the world. - "Worship the Lord the God, and serve only him."
   

What two chief lessons did Jesus learn from his baptism and how were these symolized?

Jesus recognized that he was chosen in a special way to proclaim and begin a new kingdom. Also, Jesus learned that he would be given the power to fulfill his role through the Spirit of Christ.

Why did Jesus accept baptism by John?

Jesus accepted baptism from John because "it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.